Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Opegraphaceae

Genus:

Opegrapha

Species:

Opegrapha atra

USDA Symbol:

OPAT3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on bark of trees and rocks

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on smooth-barked trees and siliceous rocks